Flying from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 13 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi is nine hours ahead of Toronto. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct services every week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). This is the busiest route, with Etihad Airways offering a 1:40pm departure from YYZ to AUH.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to AUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) operate out of this terminal.
Etihad Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport leaving from YYZ.
Etihad Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YYZ to AUH.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.33% of its services reaching their destination on time.
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to AUH flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The trip to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YHM, that rate is 68%.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near AUH and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Currently, £444 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £746. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to AUH.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Abu Dhabi based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Toronto to AUH plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abu Dhabi to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are top sights which should feature on any good Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the northeast, its best attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Around 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
